September 2023 – Table of Contents

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CONTENTS

22

Art

Kisa Kavass

A Storyteller at Heart, Capturing the Unknown

 

26

Hunter-Jumper

Zayna Rizvi

Horses From Family to Finals

 

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Hunter-Jumper

Samantha Wolfram

Finding Success in America … [Read more]

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Susan Friedland: Trotting on the Trail of Misty and Marguerite Henry

By Laurie Berglie

Portraits by Carolyn Rikje

Susan Friedland has worn many hats—history teacher, blogger, horse book author—but her favorite hat is probably her riding helmet. Since 2013 her passion has led her to sharing her equestrian knowledge with a … [Read more]

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Lyndsy Calato & Heureux XII: Fashion That Feels Good in More Ways Than One

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Arianna Vetere

 

Lyndsy Calato learned her exquisite attention to detail riding and showing Quarter Horses in her youth. When she rediscovered riding at 40—this time with a close-contact saddle in the hunter world—she brought … [Read more]

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Edie Baggett & The Faire Equestrian: Custom Totes, Custom Mom Life

By Britney Grover

 

When Edie Baggett talks about the best things in her life, she could talk about being able to ride and compete in dressage and eventing, or her success as an entrepreneur—she practically stumbled into founding The … [Read more]

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Shelly Watts & Muirneen: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters in Equestrian Fashion

By Britney Grover

 

Shelly Watts’ mother had never seen a horse when she agreed to sign Shelly up for riding lessons, but that wasn’t a problem. When Shelly began riding again with her daughter after a 20-year break, Shelly … [Read more]

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Nicolette Hirt: Creating Show Jumping Magic

By Cheyenne Lord

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Many equestrians have had a passion for horses from a young age, and Nicolette “Niki” Hirt is no different. Growing up in Alamo, California, she first interacted with horses at 5 years … [Read more]

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Jacob Pope: A Journey Filled With Luck and Opportunity

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek

 

It’s been said luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Jacob Pope has been very lucky.

Throughout his life, Jacob has been open to and ready for every opportunity that’s … [Read more]

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Montana Coady & Coady Culha: Designing Jewelry and a Life With Horses

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Lindsey Long

 

Montana Coady’s life has always seemed destined to have horses in it. As a fourth-generation horsewoman, she grew up with horses, began competing at 4 and has worked with industry greats in … [Read more]

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Sandra Beaulieu: Dancing and Painting With Horses

By Tafra Donberger

Portraits by Susan McClafferty

When Sandra Beaulieu was a child, her daycare went on a day trip to a local farm. Seeing a horse cantering up the driveway of the farm was enough for Sandra to insist

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Caitlyn Connors: When Ornery Ponies Create Grand Prix Jumpers

By Lila Gendal

Portraits and Styling by Shawna Whitty

What happens when a tearful and fearful 4-year-old girl’s first pony is also 4 years old and so naughty she’s nicknamed Satan? A recipe for disaster would be a solid prediction, … [Read more]

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